Penn State joins national initiative to support public impact research
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Seeking to increase the societal impact of university research, Penn State has joined a multi-year collaborative effort led by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to identify and promote new approaches to support faculty and researchers undertaking public impact research.
EarthTalks: Helbing to discuss sustainable aviation fuel on Oct. 7
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Michael Helbing, executive director of the Center for Energy Law and Policy and adjunct professor of law at Penn State, will give the talk, “Flying into the future: sustainable aviation fuel and the policies impacting its development,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, in 112 Walker Building at Penn State University Park.
$4.5M grant to fund 3D-printed high-performance ceramics project
| psu.edu
A new approach using laser processing may enable using 3D printing to create high-performance ceramics that can withstand extreme temperatures and rapid changes in temperature without degradation, according to researchers at Penn State.
Electrochemical extraction of lithium provides sustainable battery solution
| by Hanrui Zhang, Feifei Shi
The increasing demand for lithium has led to rising costs and environmental concerns. Researchers have developed a new method that could provide a more sustainable and affordable way to extract this essential mineral.
Penn State chemist’s pioneering paper reaches 20-year milestone
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The 20-year anniversary of a paper that launched the field of autonomous nanomotors — research led by a Penn State chemist — was celebrated at two conferences and featured in award winning documentary.
Penn State cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half; targets future goals
| psu.edu
Since 2005, Penn State has worked steadily toward lowering its University-wide greenhouse gas emissions. Along the way, the University has set and met various goals — including a 17.5% reduction by 2012 and a 35% reduction by 2020 — and recently exceeded a 50% reduction, marking a major milestone.
Penn State launches search for next executive vice president and provost
| psu.edu
As the University’s chief academic officer, reporting directly to President Neeli Bendapudi, the provost works with deans, chancellors, faculty, and staff across the University and helps set and lead academic priorities, uphold research and teaching excellence, support access and affordability, and advance the land-grant mission.
SustainPSU and Pa. GreenGov Council host annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week
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Building on their ongoing partnership, from Oct. 7 through 11, Penn State Sustainability and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council will present the annual free online Commonwealth Sustainability Week aimed at empowering governments, organizations and individuals to advance Pennsylvania’s climate goals and to build more resilient communities.
EarthTalks: Discussion of land acquisition for carbon sequestration on Sept. 30
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Tara Righetti, Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Policies and professor of law the University of Wyoming, will give the talk “Land acquisition for carbon sequestration,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, in 112 Walker Building at Penn State University Park.
Waste heat to green energy: Approach boosts thermoelectric generator efficiency
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Using high-entropy materials, a team led by Penn State scientists created more efficient thermoelectric materials than previously possible, and the advancement could someday help make the technology as efficient as other renewable energy sources like solar.
New material prevents mineral buildup in equipment handling water-oil mixtures
| psu.edu
Penn State researchers have developed a new nanoparticle that can prevent mineral buildup in oil extraction equipment and stabilize a commonly used emulsion, or liquid mixture. This development has the potential to make the oil extraction processes more efficient and less harmful to the environment, according to the team.
Chemistry and chemical engineering professor honored with 2024 Cottrell SEED Award
| psu.edu
Bert Chandler, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering at Penn State, is one of 11 distinguished researchers recognized by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement as a recipient of the 2024 Cottrell Plus SEED (Singular Exceptional Endeavors of Discovery) Award.
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